[Hiring] Sales Engineer @Hankook Tire America

Company Overview

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded
in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As the world’s seventh-largest tire producer,
Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its
U.S. headquarters in Nashville, TN, and a state-of-the-art production plant in Clarksville, TN. The
company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

Why Hankook

• Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing
  practices.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued
  earning.
• Employee-Focused Benefits: Competitive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off,
  ten paid holidays per year and employee discounts on tires.
  
• Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability

Job & Job Description

Position: Sales Engineer

Reports to: VP of TBR Sales

Location: Remote

Job Purpose

As Hankook Tire’s brand awareness grows, it is an exciting time to join our team as a Sales Engineer representing one of the fastest growing tire brands in America. This role will lead real-world testing and validation of tire products across various vehicle platforms and road conditions. This role is critical in ensuring product performance, safety, durability, and regulatory compliance through rigorous field evaluations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of tire behavior, strong leadership capabilities, and experience in data-driven testing environments.

Responsibilities

Test Planning & Coordination

• Design and implement field test plans for new tires, compounds, and construction types.
• Define test metrics and success criteria in alignment with R&D and product teams.
• Schedule and oversee field tests at proving grounds, customer fleets, or on-road conditions.
• Record Hankook and competitor mileage data/wear rate at designated end user/fleet customers, Current and prospect customers.

Test Execution & Supervision

• Lead and supervise testing campaigns involving internal fleets or third-party vehicles.
• Ensure accurate installation and calibration of sensors and instrumentation.
• Conduct or supervise testing under various regions, terrains, and weather conditions.

Data Acquisition & Analysis

• Collect, review, and interpret performance data such as:
• Ride comfort.
• Handling and traction (dry/wet/snow)
• Wear and durability.
• Rolling resistance and fuel economy
• Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
• Mileage / Mileage comparisons
• Cost analysis (CPM-CP32nd)
• Identify performance gaps and recommend design improvements.

Technical Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive test reports, charts, and analysis summaries.
• Present findings to cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, Manufacturing).
• Maintain detailed records of test configurations and results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with product development, design, and quality teams to integrate feedback.
• Participate in customer complaint resolution and support warranty analysis.
• Assist in benchmarking studies versus competitor products.
• Assist field sales with technical training
• Collaborate with sales and GHQ with end user/Fleet concerns/issues.
• Collaborate with GHQ to develop a platform where performance data can be shared
• Troubleshoot product issues/concerns at fleet customers.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all tests comply with global regulations (e.g., DOT, ECE, BIS, ISO).
• Follow and enforce safety protocols during all field activities.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 5–10+ years in tire or vehicle field testing, preferably in a tire manufacturing or automotive R&D environment.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of tire dynamics, wear behavior, and vehicle-tire interaction.
• Experience with data acquisition systems (e.g., Dewesoft, CANalyzer, LabVIEW).
• Hands-on knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and test rig operation.
• Familiarity with proving ground or controlled track test procedures.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Other:

• Certification in vehicle dynamics or tire engineering preferred (e.g., SAE, ISTVS).
• Professional driving certification for controlled testing preferred (e.g., from ARAI or equivalent).
• Experience with regulatory approvals and compliance testing preferred.
• Must be able to travel 65-75% of the time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.